WCSD celebrates School Board Recognition Week

School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 17-21) celebrates and promotes awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members across New York. We proudly recognize our local board members for their commitment and service to the Watervliet school community. “Our board members dedicate significant hours supporting our schools by working through issues and …

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for September

Building Cannoneer Culture We introduced “Cannoneer Culture” to grades 6-8 students at the beginning of the year in an effort to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Each month, our teachers and …

Albany County provides update on COVID-19 transmission level

The Albany County Department of Health recently informed schools that Albany is among several upstate counties with HIGH transmission levels of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control CDC) designates transmission levels based on test results and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among other factors. We want to make families and staff aware of this information; however, …

Fall 2022 College Visits

The following is a listing of college visits at Watervliet High School. Unless noted with a specific time, these visits will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Hall of Fame lobby in between the attendance and main offices. Please feel free to step out of lunch and visit the college set-ups. Monday, September …

Parental Notification: Right to Withhold Certain Information from Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Learning

Dear Parents/Guardian, Please read and return to the guidance office if you do not want your child’s information released to the military and/or institution of higher learning. All forms must be received by Friday, September 23, 2022. Thank you, Jessie Richards, Principal Release of Certain Student Information under the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Pursuant to …

Summer graduate receives diploma

Congratulations to Abolfazl Akbar who joined Watervliet High School’s Class of 2022 after earning credits over the summer! Abolfazl returned to the high school today to receive his diploma. While here, school counselor David Olszewski presented him a Class of 2022 graduate lawn sign. “It is important that we recognize and celebrate our students, like …

Hundreds turn out for Welcome Back Celebration!

More than 870 students, parents, and community members attended our Welcome Back Celebration on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. We could not have  have asked for better weather – and we certainly could not have pulled off this huge event without the assistance of our many volunteers and our sponsors! A special thank you to …

United in Kindness theme unveiled during Staff Opening Day

A contingent of teachers and staff all dressed in t-shirts with the words United in Kindness emblazoned on the front and back streamed into the gymnasium on staff opening day. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens greeted them with these words: “Today is not about ‘doing work’ – today is about getting to know each …

All Watervliet students have access to free school meals

All students enrolled in the Watervliet City School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school every day at no charge during the 2022-23 school year through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP).  Do we still need to complete a Household Income Eligibility Form? Yes, you still need to complete a form. …

COVID-19 guidance for the 2022-23 school year recently released

As we prepare to open our schools next week, we have received guidance on COVID-19 safety protocols for the 2022-23 year from state and federal health officials. View the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance released earlier this month. View “What Parents/Caregivers Should Know about COVID Mitigation Strategies for the 2022-2023 School Year” from the …

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